Author Topic: Just some cool photos...nothing more, nothing less... (Read 1207832 times)

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #4250 on:** February 27, 2021, 06:30:05 PM »

The US Air Force’s A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team unveiled a brand new specially painted A-10 today. The aircraft features a stunning green and tan Southeast Asia camouflage scheme with a white belly, colorful roundel, and white unit markings on the tail.

The design is reminiscent of the F-105 Thunderchiefs that the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing (predecessor to the current 355th Fighter Wing) flew during the Vietnam War. The starboard side of the nose features the names of unit members killed in action and taken as prisoners of war.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #4251 on:** February 28, 2021, 02:34:38 AM »

Another photo:

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #4252 on:** February 28, 2021, 02:51:43 AM »

RAAF(and a few USAF) setting the new standard in Fighter Pilot attire:

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #4253 on:** February 28, 2021, 03:01:28 AM »

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GTX_Admin · « **Reply #4254 on:** February 28, 2021, 03:10:52 AM »

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apophenia · « **Reply #4255 on:** February 28, 2021, 08:08:09 AM »

'Bou gone agricultural

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #4256 on:** March 03, 2021, 01:54:12 AM »

U.S. Naval Institute @NavalInstitute

#OTD in 1991, four different generations of aircraft carriers from Battle Force Zulu steamed in formation after the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm: USS Midway (CV-41), USS Ranger (CV-61), USS America (CV-66) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71).

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #4257 on:** March 03, 2021, 02:49:50 AM »

Quote from: The Big Gimper on March 03, 2021, 01:54:12 AM

USS Midway (CV-41), USS Ranger (CV-61), USS America (CV-66) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71).

You call them that but all I see is 4 targets...

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #4258 on:** March 03, 2021, 09:29:11 PM »

RAF Photographer @RAFPhotog

Some great images from the @RoyalAirForce photogs at @RAFWaddington capturing the 51 Sqn, @BoeingDefense RC-135W, the Rivet Joint
The RJ was taking part in a a major US-led demonstration exercise in Europe with other European @NATO Allies

Note the use of the RR Pegasus engines ....

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #4259 on:** March 03, 2021, 10:17:19 PM »

RoNAF

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #4260 on:** March 05, 2021, 04:11:12 AM »

Vertical Magazine @verticalmag

Here's a neat shot from @Boeing showing the relative footprint of the coaxial SB>1 Defiant and a Black Hawk helicopter. @Sikorsky and @BoeingDefense are developing the #DefiantX for the US Army's #FLRAA competition.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #4261 on:** March 05, 2021, 04:13:31 AM »

SecArmy @SecArmy

Mar 3 @armyfutures continues to work closely with ASA(ALT) and ASA (M&RA) to ensure Software Factory outcomes are optimized across the modernization enterprise. #ArmyModernization #AFC

WTF ASA(ALT) and ASA (M&RA)?

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #4262 on:** March 09, 2021, 02:35:01 AM »

This C-130 is non-responsive.

Step 1: Call 911 ASAP
Step 2: Get into position
Step 3: Start chest (nose) compressions. CPR is 15 compressions to 2 ventilations into a pitot tube
Step 4: Continue compressions until emergency help arrives with a defibrillator or a start cart.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #4263 on:** March 10, 2021, 02:06:51 AM »

The Brit @TheBrit96

Royal Navy Lt. Cmdr. Barry Pilkington performing a night landing on ITS Cavour during night lighting evaluation flights.

M.A.D · « **Reply #4264 on:** March 10, 2021, 02:31:40 AM »

Quote from: The Big Gimper on March 09, 2021, 02:35:01 AM

This C-130 is non-responsive.

Step 1: Call 911 ASAP
Step 2: Get into position
Step 3: Start chest (nose) compressions. CPR is 15 compressions to 2 ventilations into a pitot tube
Step 4: Continue compressions until emergency help arrives with a defibrillator or a start cart.

😂

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #4265 on:** March 11, 2021, 12:35:53 AM »

Spitfire prototype after some modifications. Looks to be around December 1936.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #4266 on:** March 11, 2021, 12:37:05 AM »

Via Twitter. "Sea Lightning"

robunos · « **Reply #4267 on:** March 12, 2021, 07:09:28 PM »

Not the usual fare on this thread, but I find this photograph fascinating . . .

Here's the linky to the page, the article and comments are well worth reading.

https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/nine-kings-one-photo/

cheers,
Robin.

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #4268 on:** March 13, 2021, 02:05:04 AM »

Via Twitter
Musings With Wings @MWWaviation

Apropos of nothing whatsoever, I've found a strong contender for the most random formation of all time.

Frank3k · « **Reply #4269 on:** March 13, 2021, 04:10:35 AM »

Quote from: robunos on March 12, 2021, 07:09:28 PM

Not the usual fare on this thread, but I find this photograph fascinating . . .

End result of centuries of inbreeding, too.

ChernayaAkula · « **Reply #4270 on:** March 13, 2021, 05:21:45 AM »

Squaddie A: So... we're fighting for the dude sitting on the left, right?
Squaddie B: Ha! NO! The guys in the other trench are sitting on the left's soldiers. We're fighting for standing second from the right..... no, wait..... third from the right??
Squaddie C: INCOMING!!!!!

Somewhat relevant:

By Tom Gauld LINK

Quote from: drom article robunos linked to

"Only five of the nine monarchies represented in the photo still exist today."

Grumpy Cat meme voice: GOOD.
Insanity Wolf meme voice: Four down, five to go!

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #4271 on:** March 15, 2021, 05:54:02 AM »

Via Facebook.

Ryan Imeson Photography

Fantastic day at the Hunter Valley Airshow! Gifted some incredible weather yet again, we were treated to some fantastic flying, including this formation. Consisting of a Corsair, T-28 Trojan, Boomerang, Avenger, Spitfire, P-40 Kittyhawk and a Hudson, it's a formation that you will not see anywhere else in the world!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #4272 on:** March 16, 2021, 01:45:02 AM »

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GTX_Admin · « **Reply #4273 on:** March 16, 2021, 01:45:47 AM »

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apophenia · « **Reply #4274 on:** March 16, 2021, 03:56:22 AM »

Lovely display


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